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