Compare Lexus SC 430 vs Ford Thunderbird 11
Variants
5AT
6AT
2001
2002+
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
135 L / 4.8 cu-ft ~ 450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
4
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1349.0 mm / 53.1 in
1323 mm / 52.1 in
Size | Width
1825 mm / 71.9 in
1829 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
Wheelbase
2620 mm / 103.1 in
2723 mm / 107.2 in
Performance
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.3 L / 262.0 cu-in / 4293.0 cc
4.0 L / 241.0 cu-in / 3950.0 cc
Engine | Power
285.0 hp / 212.5 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
66.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
85.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
419 Nm / 309.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Production
Availability
2001 ~ 2005
Reviews
Neofiliac score
97%
66%
Pros
- Sensuous, elegant styling
- Folding hard top
- Superb drivetrain reliability
- Characterful V8
- Easy to maintain and DIY
- Good drivetrain reliability
- Good suspension setup
Cons
- Small cargo capacity
- Useless rear seats
- Somewhat strange looking
- Does not handle well
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