1997 • Ford
Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird 3.8 i V6 (141 Hp) 1997Overall Score65.25/100
1997 Ford Thunderbird vs 1998 Holden Calais Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
1998 • Holden
Calais
Holden Calais 3.8 i V6 (175 Hp) 1998Overall 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 ThunderbirdSpecificationHolden Calais
FordMakeHolden
ThunderbirdModelCalais
1997Model year1998
CoupeBody typeSedan
5Seats5
2Doors4
Performance
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationHolden Calais
—0–100 km/h8,0 s
180 km/hTop speed200 km/h
3797 ccEngine displacement3791 cc
141 HPPower175 HP
292 NmTorque295 Nm
6Cylinders6
Fuel & Consumption
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationHolden Calais
PetrolFuel typePetrol
72 ltFuel tank63 lt
12 ltAverage consumption12,3 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationHolden Calais
Rear-wheel driveDrivetrainRear-wheel drive
4Gears4
205/70 R15 HTyre size205/65 R15 H
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationHolden Calais
5088 mmLength4861 mm
1847 mmWidth1794 mm
1333 mmHeight1443 mm
1619 KgWeight1454 Kg
2870 mmWheelbase2736 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
1997 Ford Thunderbird and 1998 Holden Calais 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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