1997 • Ford
Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird 3.8 i V6 (141 Hp) 1997Overall Score65.25/100
1997 Ford Thunderbird vs 1997 Ford Explorer Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
1997 • Ford
Explorer
Ford Explorer 4.0 XL 4WD (208 Hp) 1997Overall Score64.5/100
WINNER
Ford Thunderbird
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
65.25–64.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationFord Explorer
FordMakeFord
ThunderbirdModelExplorer
1997Model year1997
CoupeBody typeOff-road vehicle
5Seats5
2Doors3
Performance
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationFord Explorer
—0–100 km/h10,9 s
180 km/hTop speed171 km/h
3797 ccEngine displacement3996 cc
141 HPPower208 HP
292 NmTorque339 Nm
6Cylinders6
Fuel & Consumption
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationFord Explorer
PetrolFuel typePetrol
72 ltFuel tank83 lt
—Urban consumption18,2 lt
—Extra-urban consumption11,1 lt
12 ltAverage consumption—
Transmission & Chassis
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationFord Explorer
Rear-wheel driveDrivetrain4x4
4Gears5
205/70 R15 HTyre size255/70 R16
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationFord Explorer
5088 mmLength4530 mm
1847 mmWidth1790 mm
1333 mmHeight1800 mm
1619 KgWeight1670 Kg
2870 mmWheelbase2595 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
1997 Ford Thunderbird and 1997 Ford Explorer 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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