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

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

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Ford Thunderbird (Super Birds) 3.8 i V6 ×
Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 3.8 V6 CAT ×
General
MakeFordChevrolet
ModelThunderbirdMalibu
GenerationThunderbird (Super Birds)Malibu IV Sedan
Modification3.8 i V63.8 V6 CAT
Websitehttps://www.ford.com/https://www.chevrolet.com
Number of doors24
Number of seats56
Body typeCoupeSedan
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears43
Production from (year)19881979
Production to (year)19971980
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)141115
Max. torque (Nm)292237
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)3,7973,751
Compression ratio98.6
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)3,8004,000
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)7268
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)1,8471,816
Height (mm)1,3331,354
Wheelbase (mm)2,8702,745
Kerb weight (kg)1,6191,400
Maximum boot space (l)-470
Front track (mm)1,5601,486
Rear track (mm)1,5301,467
Ride height (mm)-137



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