Ford Bronco vs. Ford Thunderbird

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2026 Ford Bronco
$41,295
Base 4 Door 4x4 Base 2 Door 4x4 Big Bend 4 Door 4x4 Outer Banks 4 Door 4x4 Badlands 4 Door Advanced 4x4 Badlands 2 Door Advanced 4x4 Heritage Edition 4 Door Advanced 4x4 Stroppe Edition 4 Door Advanced 4x4 Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4
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2005 Ford Thunderbird
$38,355
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Highlights
$41,295
$38,355
3,500 lbs
1,254 lbs
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Gas V8
18 City / 22 Hwy
17 City / 24 Hwy
275 hp
280 hp
Four Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
4
2
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine
2.3 L/140
3.9L/240
275 @ 5700
280 @ 6000
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Gas V8
315 @ 3400
286 @ 4000
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 7-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
18 City / 22 Hwy
17 City / 24 Hwy
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels
Full-Size
N/A
Styled Steel
Aluminum
16 X 7 in
17 x -TBD- in
P255/70TR16
P235/50VR17
Styled Steel
Aluminum
Steel
N/A
16 X 7 in
17 x -TBD- in
P255/70TR16
P235/50VR17
Full-Size in
N/A

Suspension
Not Available
Short And Long Arm
SLA Independent
Multi-Link
SLA Independent
Not Available
Rigid Axle
Independent

Steering
N/A
N/A
N/A
35 ft
N/A
18
N/A
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion

Measurements
40 in
N/A
76 in
72 in
8 in
8 in
9 ft³
65 in
60 in
41 in
37 in
36 in
N/A
56 in
54 in
N/A
30 in
174 in
186 in
100 in
107 in
43 in
43 in
4
2
57 in
57 in
53 ft³
65 in
61 in
52 in
N/A
43 in
N/A
72 in
53 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
22 ft³
N/A
N/A
52 ft³
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity
350 lbs
N/A
350 lbs
Not Available lbs
3,500 lbs
Not Available lbs
4,286 lbs
3,775 lbs
N/A
N/A
17 gal
18 gal
3,500 lbs
N/A
1,952 lbs
0 lbs
2,334 lbs
N/A
5,900 lbs
5,540 lbs
1,254 lbs
0 lbs
8,780 lbs
4,286 lbs
N/A
4,286 lbs
3,500 lbs
1,254 lbs
0 lbs

Safety
Standard
Standard

Entertainment
Standard

Electrical
800
N/A
250
110

Brakes
4-Wheel Disc
Pwr
4-Wheel
N/A
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
12 in
N/A
Yes
Yes
N/A
Not Available
12 in
N/A
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2026 Ford Bronco or the 2005 Ford Thunderbird?

The 2005 Ford Thunderbird is more reliable than the 2026 Ford Bronco according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2005 Thunderbird versus a reliability rating of 3.7 for the 2026 Bronco.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Ford Bronco or the 2005 Ford Thunderbird?

The 2026 Ford Bronco is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Ford Thunderbird with 20 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Ford Bronco or the 2005 Ford Thunderbird?

The 2005 Ford Thunderbird is cheaper than the 2026 Ford Bronco with a $38,355 starting MSRP versus a $41,295 starting MSRP.

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