Comparison Ford Thunderbird (Super Birds) 3.8 i V6 (141 Hp) & Chevrolet Impala IX 3.5 V6 (211 Hp) FlexFuel Automatic
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| Brand: | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Thunderbird | Impala |
| Generation: | Thunderbird (Super Birds) | Impala IX |
| Engine / modification: | 3.8 i V6 (141 Hp) | 3.5 V6 (211 Hp) FlexFuel Automatic |
| Production start: | 1988 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1997 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5-6 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol / Ethanol - E85 |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 72 l | 66 l |
| Power: | 141 hp | 211 hp |
| Max power in: | 3800 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h | |
| Torque: | 292 Nm @ 2200 rpm. | 290 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | LZE | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3797 cm3 | 3507 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l | |
| Coolant: | 9.6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6400 rpm. | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.8 mm | 99 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 |
| Length: | 5088 mm | 5091 mm |
| Width: | 1847 mm | 1851 mm |
| Height: | 1333 mm | 1487 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2870 mm | 2807 mm |
| Front track: | 1560 mm | 1585 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1530 mm | 1562 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 526 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1619 kg | 1613 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6-12.2 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/70 R15 H | 225/60 R16; 225/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16; R17 |