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2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$26,358
12 listings nationwide

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2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$16,995
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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'...

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2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD
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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD
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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 ."
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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, ...

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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.)

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2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD
DeltaDrifter writes:
Very good power, but kinda heavy & priced too high.
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Remo 2002 Mercury Cougar Hatchback FWDReview:

The Cougar — it is a good car and very good commuter does well on long trips to work and high miles bought mine...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Each 2002 Mercury Cougar Hatchback FWDReview:

My Tricked Out Mercury Cougar — I had the 4 cylinder instead of the V6 but I couldn't find the V6 in a 5 speed and I didn't want an ...

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Specs

2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD
2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD
Powertrain 5-Speed Automatic 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
16 MPG
21 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
22 MPG
31 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18 gal 15 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
280 hp @ 6,000 RPM
125 hp @ 5,500 RPM
Torque
286 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
130 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
8 cylinders
4 cylinders
Displacement
3,900 cc
2,000 cc
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard --
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Side Driver -- 3 stars
Side Rear Passenger -- 3 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof -- Optional
Leather Seats Standard --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
CD Changer Standard Optional
Cassette Player -- Optional
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 4 seats
Front Legroom 42.7 in 42.6 in
Back Legroom -- 33.2 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 8.5 cu ft 14.5 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 186.3 in 185 in
Width 72 in 69.6 in
Height 52.1 in 52.2 in
Wheelbase 107.2 in 106.4 in

Available Options

2005 Ford Thunderbird
50th Anniversary Edition RWD
2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD

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