Ford Thunderbird (2001 – 2005) vs Lexus SC (2001 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 284 hp at most. The Lexus SC is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 220 km/h. The Ford Thunderbird is the lighter car, from 1,699 kg against 1,740 kg. At 4,732 mm, the Ford Thunderbird is 212 mm longer than the Lexus SC.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
2001 – 2005
|
Lexus
SC
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 256 – 283 hp | 286 hp |
| Torque | 361 – 388 Nm | 419 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 7.0 s | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 220 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,732 mm | 4,520 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,323 mm | 1,370 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,723 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,699 – 1,712 kg | 1,740 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.