1996 • Ford
Explorer
Ford Explorer 4.0 XLT 4WD (208 Hp) 1996Overall Score64.5/100
1996 Ford Explorer vs 1996 Ford Thunderbird Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
1996 • Ford
Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird 3.8 i V6 (141 Hp) 1996Overall Score65.25/100
WINNER
Ford Thunderbird
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
64.5–65.25
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Ford ExplorerSpecificationFord Thunderbird
FordMakeFord
ExplorerModelThunderbird
1996Model year1996
Off-road vehicleBody typeCoupe
5Seats5
5Doors2
Performance
Ford ExplorerSpecificationFord Thunderbird
10,9 s0–100 km/h—
171 km/hTop speed180 km/h
3996 ccEngine displacement3797 cc
208 HPPower141 HP
339 NmTorque292 Nm
6Cylinders6
Fuel & Consumption
Ford ExplorerSpecificationFord Thunderbird
PetrolFuel typePetrol
83 ltFuel tank72 lt
18,2 ltUrban consumption—
11,1 ltExtra-urban consumption—
—Average consumption12 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Ford ExplorerSpecificationFord Thunderbird
4x4DrivetrainRear-wheel drive
5Gears4
255/70 R16Tyre size205/70 R15 H
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Ford ExplorerSpecificationFord Thunderbird
4790 mmLength5088 mm
1790 mmWidth1847 mm
1800 mmHeight1333 mm
1990 KgWeight1619 Kg
2830 mmWheelbase2870 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
1996 Ford Explorer and 1996 Ford Thunderbird approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Ford Thunderbird leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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