Compare 2003 Ford Thunderbird - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $36,815 | $39,000 | $40,250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $33,788 | $35,248 | $36,790 |
| Destination | $605 | $660 | $695 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Driver Side | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/aluminum | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpet Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 2 Passengers | 2 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way | 6-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | N/A | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 Audiophile | 7 | 10 Harman/kardon |
| Amplifier | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | N/A | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Composite/galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Convertible Top | Power | Power | Manual |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | N/A |
| Front Tires | P235/50VR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45ZR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/45WR17.0 BSW Run-flat Performance |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | N/A | 255/35WR10 |
| Wheels | 17" Painted Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.9L V-8 | 1.8L I-4 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | Standard | DSC III |
| Sequential Shift Control | Select Shift | N/A | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.58 | 3.32 | 3.07 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 186.3 " | 159.1 " | 161.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.0 " | 73.1 " | 70.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 52.1 " | 53.0 " | 50.1 " |
| Engine | 3.9L V-8 | 1.8L I-4 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 280 @ 6,000 Rpm | 225 @ 5,900 Rpm | 225 @ 5,900 Rpm |
| Torque | 286 @ 4,000 Rpm | 207 @ 2,200 Rpm | 214 @ 3,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 7.4 Seconds | 6.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 15.7 Seconds | 15.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 87 Mph | 94 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 60 Mph | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.35 " | 3.19/3.40 " | 3.31/3.53 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,775 Lbs. | 3,472 Lbs. | 2,998 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,549 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 551 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 107.2 " | 95.6 " | 98.2 " |
| Front Track | 60.5 " | 60.0 " | 58.0 " |
| Rear Track | 60.2 " | 59.3 " | 60.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.6 '' | 17.1 '' | 16.5 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .38 | .36 | .35 |
| Front Legroom | 42.7 " | 41.2 " | 42.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.2 " | 38.3 " | 37.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.7 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 " | 55.6 " | 52.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 6.9 Cu.ft. | 6.4 Cu.ft. | 9.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 6.9 Cu.ft. | 6.4 Cu.ft. | 9.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 53 Cu.ft. | N/A | 57 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 16.3 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | 3 |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
