1991 • Ford
Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird 4.6i V8 (208 Hp) 1991Overall Score63.75/100
1991 Ford Thunderbird vs 1988 HSV Calais Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
1988 • HSV
Calais
HSV Calais 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) 1988Overall Score64.5/100
WINNER
HSV Calais
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
63.75–64.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationHSV Calais
FordMakeHSV
ThunderbirdModelCalais
1991Model year1988
CoupeBody typeSedan
5Seats5
2Doors4
Performance
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationHSV Calais
8,6 s0–100 km/h9,0 s
0 km/hTop speed192 km/h
4601 ccEngine displacement4987 cc
208 HPPower185 HP
380 NmTorque355 Nm
8Cylinders8
Fuel & Consumption
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationHSV Calais
PetrolFuel typePetrol
72 ltFuel tank83 lt
19 ltUrban consumption—
11 ltExtra-urban consumption—
13,5 ltAverage consumption14 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationHSV Calais
Rear-wheel driveDrivetrainRear-wheel drive
5Gears3
225/50/R16Tyre size205/55 R16
YesABS—
Dimensions
Ford ThunderbirdSpecificationHSV Calais
5088 mmLength4766 mm
1847 mmWidth1722 mm
1333 mmHeight1368 mm
1687 KgWeight1379 Kg
2870 mmWheelbase2668 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
1991 Ford Thunderbird and 1988 HSV 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, HSV Calais 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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