Comparisons / Comparison of Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 Automatic and Ford Thunderbird (Super Birds) 3.8 i V6

Comparison of Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 Automatic and Ford Thunderbird (Super Birds) 3.8 i V6 [S]ave

Attribute
Ford Thunderbird (Super Birds) 3.8 i V6 ×
Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 Automatic ×
General
MakeFordChevrolet
ModelThunderbirdMalibu
GenerationThunderbird (Super Birds)Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981)
Modification3.8 i V64.3 d V6 Automatic
Websitehttps://www.ford.com/https://www.chevrolet.com
Number of doors24
Number of seats56
Body typeCoupeSedan
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)Diesel
Max. power (hp)14185
Max. torque (Nm)292223
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)3,7974,293
Compression ratio922.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)3,8003,600
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,2001,600
Cylinder bore (mm)96.8103.05
Piston stroke (mm)8685.98
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Valve control-Ohv
Fuel tank (l)7269
Engine oil capacity (l)-6
Coolant capacity (l)-13.8
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
  • 185/75 R14
Turning radius (m)-12.2
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0884,895
Width (mm)1,8471,837
Height (mm)1,3331,414
Wheelbase (mm)2,8702,745
Kerb weight (kg)1,6191,481
Maximum boot space (l)-469
Front track (mm)1,5601,486
Rear track (mm)1,5301,467
Ride height (mm)-153



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