Comparisons / Comparison of Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 5.0 V8 CAT Automatic and Ford Explorer II 5.0 V8 XLT

Comparison of Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 5.0 V8 CAT Automatic and Ford Explorer II 5.0 V8 XLT [S]ave

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Ford Explorer II 5.0 V8 XLT ×
Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 5.0 V8 CAT Automatic ×
General
MakeFordChevrolet
ModelExplorerMalibu
GenerationExplorer IIMalibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981)
Modification5.0 V8 XLT5.0 V8 CAT Automatic
Websitehttps://www.ford.com/https://www.chevrolet.com
Number of doors55
Number of seats56
Body typeOff-road vehicleStation wagon (estate)
Transmissionautomaticautomatic
Number of gears43
Production from (year)19961981
Production to (year)20031983
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)210145
Max. torque (Nm)373325
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)4,9424,998
Compression ratio8.88.6
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,6004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,2001,600
Cylinder bore (mm)101.695
Piston stroke (mm)76.288.4
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionCarburettor
Valve control-Ohv
Fuel tank (l)6667
Engine oil capacity (l)-3.8
Coolant capacity (l)-15.68
Chassis
ABS+-
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear wheel suspensionThe springdependent spring suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDrum
Tires size
  • 225/70 R 15
  • 195/75 R14
Turning radius (m)-13
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7884,911
Width (mm)1,7831,826
Height (mm)1,6991,418
Wheelbase (mm)2,8322,745
Kerb weight (kg)1,8911,600
Minimum boot space (l)1,2061,131
Maximum boot space (l)2,3112,050
Front track (mm)1,4941,486
Rear track (mm)1,4881,467
Ride height (mm)-158



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