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

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

Attribute
Ford Thunderbird (Super Birds) 3.8i V6 Super ×
Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 CAT Automatic ×
General
MakeFordChevrolet
ModelThunderbirdMalibu
GenerationThunderbird (Super Birds)Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981)
Modification3.8i V6 Super3.8 V6 CAT Automatic
Websitehttps://www.ford.com/https://www.chevrolet.com
Number of doors24
Number of seats56
Body typeCoupeSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears53
Production from (year)19881981
Production to (year)19971983
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)234110
Max. torque (Nm)447230
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)3,7973,752
Compression ratio8.58.6
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,4004,200
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,5002,000
Cylinder bore (mm)96.895
Piston stroke (mm)8688.4
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionCarburettor
Valve control-Ohv
TurbineMechanical supercharging (Compressor)-
Fuel tank (l)7269
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 brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDrum
Tires size
  • 225/60 R16V
  • 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)1,7041,447
Maximum boot space (l)-469
Front track (mm)1,5651,486
Rear track (mm)1,5301,467
Ride height (mm)-153



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