Ford Ranger vs. Ford Thunderbird

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2026 Ford Ranger
$33,550
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2005 Ford Thunderbird
$38,355
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Highlights
$33,550
$38,355
3,500 lbs
60 in
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Gas V8
21 City / 25 Hwy
17 City / 24 Hwy
270 hp
280 hp
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
5
2
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine
2.3 L/140
3.9L/240
270 @ 5500
280 @ 6000
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Gas V8
310 @ 3000
286 @ 4000
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
21 City / 25 Hwy
17 City / 24 Hwy
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels
Full-Size
N/A
Steel
Aluminum
17 X 7.5 in
17 x -TBD- in
P255/70SR17
P235/50VR17
Steel
Aluminum
Steel
N/A
17 X 7.5 in
17 x -TBD- in
P255/70SR17
P235/50VR17
Full-Size in
N/A

Suspension
Not Available
Short And Long Arm
SLA Independent
Leaf
SLA Independent
Not Available
Rigid Axle
Independent

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

Measurements
38 in
N/A
76 in
72 in
8 in
9 ft³
60 in
41 in
37 in
35 in
N/A
56 in
54 in
30 in
211 in
186 in
129 in
107 in
43 in
43 in
5
2
57 in
57 in
53 ft³
61 in
57 in
N/A
54 in
N/A
74 in
53 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
34 in
N/A
9 in
N/A
49 ft³
56 in
21 in
48 in
62 in
62 in
60 in
9 in

Weight & Capacity
350 lbs
N/A
350 lbs
Not Available lbs
3,500 lbs
Not Available lbs
4,240 lbs
3,775 lbs
N/A
N/A
18 gal
18 gal
3,500 lbs
N/A
3,500 lbs
N/A
N/A
N/A
1,809 lbs
1,809 lbs
4,241 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
1,882 lbs
2,359 lbs
6,050 lbs
0 lbs
4,241 lbs
6,500 lbs

Safety
Standard
Standard
Standard

Entertainment
Standard

Electrical
N/A
N/A
N/A
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 Ranger or the 2005 Ford Thunderbird?

The 2005 Ford Thunderbird is more reliable than the 2026 Ford Ranger according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2005 Thunderbird versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2026 Ranger.

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

The 2026 Ford Ranger is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Ford Thunderbird with 23 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

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

The 2026 Ford Ranger is cheaper than the 2005 Ford Thunderbird with a $33,550 starting MSRP versus a $38,355 starting MSRP.

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