Comparisons / Comparison of Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 CAT Automatic and Ford Thunderbird (Super Birds) 3.8 i V6

Comparison of Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 CAT Automatic and Ford Thunderbird (Super Birds) 3.8 i V6 [S]ave

Attribute
Ford Thunderbird (Super Birds) 3.8 i V6 ×
Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 CAT Automatic ×
General
MakeFordChevrolet
ModelThunderbirdMalibu
GenerationThunderbird (Super Birds)Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981)
Modification3.8 i V63.8 V6 CAT Automatic
Websitehttps://www.ford.com/https://www.chevrolet.com
Number of doors22
Number of seats53
Body typeCoupePick-up
Transmissionautomaticautomatic
Number of gears43
Production from (year)19881981
Production to (year)19971983
Performance
Top speed (km/h)180-
Combined consumption (l/100km)12-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)141110
Max. torque (Nm)292230
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)3,7973,752
Compression ratio98.6
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)3,8004,200
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,2002,000
Cylinder bore (mm)96.895
Piston stroke (mm)8688.4
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionCarburettor
Valve control-Ohv
Fuel tank (l)7267
Engine oil capacity (l)-3.8
Coolant capacity (l)-14.38
Chassis
ABS+-
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springdependent spring suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrumDrum
Tires size
  • 205/70 R15 H
  • 205/75 R14
Turning radius (m)-13
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0885,121
Width (mm)1,8471,776
Height (mm)1,3331,408
Wheelbase (mm)2,8702,974
Kerb weight (kg)1,6191,472
Front track (mm)1,5601,486
Rear track (mm)1,5301,467
Ride height (mm)-160



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