1988 • HSV
Calais
HSV Calais 5.0 V8 (185 Hp) 1988Overall Score64.5/100
1988 HSV Calais vs 1991 Ford Thunderbird Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
1991 • Ford
Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird 4.6i V8 (208 Hp) 1991Overall Score63.75/100
WINNER
HSV Calais
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
64.5–63.75
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
HSV CalaisSpecificationFord Thunderbird
HSVMakeFord
CalaisModelThunderbird
1988Model year1991
SedanBody typeCoupe
5Seats5
4Doors2
Performance
HSV CalaisSpecificationFord Thunderbird
9,0 s0–100 km/h8,6 s
192 km/hTop speed0 km/h
4987 ccEngine displacement4601 cc
185 HPPower208 HP
355 NmTorque380 Nm
8Cylinders8
Fuel & Consumption
HSV CalaisSpecificationFord Thunderbird
PetrolFuel typePetrol
83 ltFuel tank72 lt
—Urban consumption19 lt
—Extra-urban consumption11 lt
14 ltAverage consumption13,5 lt
Transmission & Chassis
HSV CalaisSpecificationFord Thunderbird
Rear-wheel driveDrivetrainRear-wheel drive
3Gears5
205/55 R16Tyre size225/50/R16
—ABSYes
Dimensions
HSV CalaisSpecificationFord Thunderbird
4766 mmLength5088 mm
1722 mmWidth1847 mm
1368 mmHeight1333 mm
1379 KgWeight1687 Kg
2668 mmWheelbase2870 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
1988 HSV Calais and 1991 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, 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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