Anyone here know what kind of HP and TQ I lost going from my old 95 T-Bird (V8) to the 2004 V6? It doesn't seem as peppy, but I bet it does, I am just not driving it like I used to drive the T-Bird (hahah, I care about my new one).

 

I wouldn't think the power loss is that great, the 1995 engines were not powerful, the V6 only put out 130bhp then compared to 193 now. I think the V8's were about 200 hp back then.

JAmes

 

With the wear and tear, most likely you gained some.

 

So you are saying that my 04 V6 could prolly take my old 95 (V8) T-Bird?

 

From what I've seen it looks like your T-Bird had about 205-215 HP...unless it was a supercoupe which was 230HP. Either way you gave up very little and got a sweet ride in return! As mentioned though,with wear and tear you're probably doing a little better than the T-Bird in the HP department right now

 

The ol' T-Bird also weighed a bit more as well. Give the new car time to break in.

 

That's a Roger. You did good Abe.

 

i think the V8 tbirds were only rated at 215. in 95 they had the 4.6 right??? if not i think the 5.0 was only rated at like 190. b/c it was not the HO version like the stang. the stang might not have as much down low b/c of torque loss. but in the 1/4 the stang would win

 

Well I am happy now to know this...look! a banana

 

1995 Ford Thunderbird

Available Engines:
140-hp, 3.8-liter V-6
205-hp, 4.6-liter V-8
230-hp, 3.8-liter V-6

 

I think the 230HP was a V8 as well? I didn't have the super coupe...so, I was @ 205...cool, so once the breakend comes into effect, I should have that T-Bird then! WOOHOO!

 

The 230 hp version was the Super Coupe. It had a supercharged 3.8 V-6, and was the only one available with a stick.

 

Ironically, Motor Trend they tested the Mazda 6, it lost some time and increased braking distance.

So that car lost speed when it got older.

 

would the supercharger from the supercoupe fit easily on a 90- 93 mustang w/ the 3.8

 

there was no 3.8 Mustang from 87-93.