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Ford Thunderbird (1955 - 2005)

The Ford Thunderbird is in the database with :models generations and body styles and 32 trims, built from 1955 - 2005. The most powerful trim makes 320 hp and belongs to the Ford Thunderbird 1966 (—). The most recent generation is the Ford Thunderbird (2001 - 2005), available in 2 trims.

Generations
16
Trims
32
Production years
1955 - 2005
Power
320 hp

Thunderbird 2001 - 2005

2 trims

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
4.0L 5AT V6 (256 HP) Petrol 256 hp 361 Nm 7.0 s 209 km/h
4.0L V8 5AT (284 HP) Petrol 283 hp 388 Nm 6.8 s 220 km/h

Thunderbird 1989 - 1997

4 trims

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
3.8L V6 4AT RWD (142 HP) Petrol 141 hp 292 Nm
3.8L V6 4AT RWD (147 HP) Petrol 147 hp 285 Nm
4.6L V6 4AT RWD (208 HP) Petrol 208 hp 380 Nm 8.6 s 13.5 l/100 km
3.8L V6 4AT RWD (233 HP) Petrol 234 hp 447 Nm

Thunderbird 1983 - 1988

3 trims

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
3.8 (142 HP) Petrol 142 hp 292 Nm 185 km/h
2.3L 5MT (190 HP) Petrol 190 hp 235 km/h
3.8 (213 HP) Petrol 213 hp 427 Nm 225 km/h

Thunderbird 1977 - 1979

3 trims

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
4.9L V8 3AT (135 HP) Petrol 135 hp 332 Nm 166 km/h
5.7L V8 3AT (137 HP) Petrol 137 hp 386 Nm
5.7L V8 3AT (153 HP) Petrol 154 hp 365 Nm 175 km/h

Thunderbird 1972 - 1976

2 trims

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
7.0 Petrol 215 hp 443 Nm 200 km/h
7.5 Petrol

Thunderbird 1955 - 1977

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
3.9 Petrol 131 hp 290 Nm

Thunderbird MKVIII

4 trims

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird MKVIII
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
4.2L V8 4AT RWD (113 HP) Petrol 113 hp 264 Nm 180 km/h
3.8L V6 4AT RWD (114 HP) Petrol 114 hp 237 Nm 185 km/h
3.8L V6 4AT RWD (120 HP) Petrol 120 hp 252 Nm 190 km/h
4.2L V8 4AT RWD (122 HP) Petrol 122 hp 278 Nm 190 km/h

Thunderbird 1960

2 trims

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird 1960
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
5.8 Petrol
7.0 Petrol

Thunderbird 1959

2 trims

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird 1959
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
5.8 Petrol
7.0 Petrol

Thunderbird 1957

2 trims

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird 1957
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
3.9 Petrol 131 hp 290 Nm
5.1 Petrol

Thunderbird 1956

2 trims

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird 1956
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
3.9 Petrol 131 hp 290 Nm
5.1 Petrol

Thunderbird 1966

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird 1966
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
6.4L V8 3AT (320 HP) Petrol 320 hp 579 Nm 9.5 s 209 km/h

Thunderbird 1965

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird 1965
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
6.4 Petrol

Thunderbird 1964

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird 1964
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
6.4 Petrol

Thunderbird 1961

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird 1961
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
6.4L V8 3AT (309 HP) Petrol 304 hp 579 Nm 9.1 s 208 km/h

Thunderbird 1958

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird 1958
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
5.8 Petrol

Is Ford Thunderbird a good choice against other models?

Average across every Ford Thunderbird trim, compared with 5,111 trims of other cars from the 1998–2004 period.

Is Ford Thunderbird a good choice against other models?
Measure This model Average Position
Power 270 hp 163 hp
better than 90%
Torque 375 Nm 254 Nm
better than 88%
Top speed 215 km/h 202 km/h
better than 69%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.9 s 10.5 s
better than 89%
Cargo volume 190 l 505 l
better than 4%
Unladen weight 1,706 kg 1,414 kg
better than 14%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: combined consumption and co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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