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2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$20,300
9 listings nationwide

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2011 Lincoln Town Car
Executive
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$46,110
6 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD

The 2005 Ford Thunderbird continued the two-seater tradition with its typical sharp-yet retro-convertible. Considered a luxury vehicle, prices for a new T-Bird started in the high 30'...

2011 Lincoln Town Car
Executive
Eric Tallberg Preview:

The legend lives! For those with a yen for the past and a need for passenger room and comfort, not to mention the capacity to carry enough luggage for a world cruise, the 2011 Lincoln ...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD
30
Guru9HZH9T writes:
Fun to drive. Gets lots of comments. Trouble free so far with 93000 miles on it. Not fantastic on gas but does...
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2013 Dodge Charger better.
"About the same on cargo capacity with exception of having a back seat ."
195
MaricelaHoward 2005 Ford Thunderbird 50th Anniversary Edition RWDReview:

Beautiful Steel-blue Ford Thunderbird — As posted on Hagerty, unforgettable is simply not a big enough word to describe Ford’s Thunderbird, ...

185
heinem1 2005 Ford Thunderbird 50th Anniversary Edition RWDReview:

50 Anniversity, Limited Edition — Drive and rides very nice. Wife's car and she loves the Cashmere color and looks. White cashmere le...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

2011 Lincoln Town Car
Executive
55
Anjolaolu writes:
Roomie and wide body
40
GuruHS8Y6 writes:
One of the easiest to live with, no-nonsense luxury cars of all time. A real honest to goodness automobile, r...
Power Ranked 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Fleet worse.
"Has more base horsepower "
Would Buy Ranked 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Fleet worse.
"The look and feel of a more premium automobile."
30
Thehawk49 writes:
Excellent automobile

Specs

2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD
2011 Lincoln Town Car
Executive
Powertrain 5-Speed Automatic 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
16 MPG
16 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
22 MPG
24 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18 gal 19 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
280 hp @ 6,000 RPM
239 hp @ 4,900 RPM
Torque
286 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
287 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
Cylinders
8 cylinders
8 cylinders
Compression Ratio
--
9.4:1
Displacement
3,900 cc
4,600 cc
Bore x Stroke
--
3.55 in x 3.54 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
CD Changer Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 2 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.7 in 41.6 in
Back Legroom -- 39.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 8.5 cu ft 21 cu ft
Exterior
Length 186.3 in 215.4 in
Width 72 in 85.7 in
Height 52.1 in 59 in
Wheelbase 107.2 in 117.7 in

Available Options

2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD
2011 Lincoln Town Car
Executive

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