Ford Thunderbird vs. Pontiac Solstice
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Highlights
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$38,355
Starting MSRP
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$24,275
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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280 hp
Horsepower
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173 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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2
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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286 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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167 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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3.9L/240
Displacement
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2.4L/145
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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280 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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173 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed A/T 5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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8.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P235/50VR17
Front Tire Size
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P245/45R18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P235/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45R18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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SLA Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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SLA Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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30 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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9 ft³
Trunk Volume
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5.4/2.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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53 in
Height, Overall
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50 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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2
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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107 in
Wheelbase
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95 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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186 in
Length, Overall
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157 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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53 ft³
Passenger Volume
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50 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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37 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,775 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,908 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Electrical
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.7 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.9 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2005 Ford Thunderbird or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?
The 2005 Ford Thunderbird is more reliable than the 2009 Pontiac Solstice according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2005 Thunderbird versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2009 Solstice.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Ford Thunderbird or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?
The 2009 Pontiac Solstice is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Ford Thunderbird with 21 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Ford Thunderbird or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?
The 2009 Pontiac Solstice is cheaper than the 2005 Ford Thunderbird with a $24,275 starting MSRP versus a $38,355 starting MSRP.
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