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Ford Thunderbird VIII vs Ford SVT Cobra I: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Ford Thunderbird VIII

Ford · 1980–1982

Thunderbird VIII

Power
86 kW117 PS

Ford SVT Cobra I

Ford · 1993

SVT Cobra I

Power
175 kW238 PS

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

  • Off-road SVT Cobra I Drive and body: Rear-wheel drive · Hatchback vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe

In plain words

Ford SVT Cobra I has more power: 175 kW (238 PS) against 86 kW (117 PS) for Ford Thunderbird VIII. Ford Thunderbird VIII is the older design (from 1980); Ford SVT Cobra I arrived in 1993. On the catalog figures, the Ford SVT Cobra I is the pick for off-road.

Full specifications

Ford Thunderbird VIIIFord SVT Cobra I
General
Version 4.2 V8 (255 cu in) · petrol · 86 kW (117 PS) 5.0 V8 · petrol · 175 kW (238 PS)
Production years 1980–1982 1993
Body Coupe Hatchback
Class No data Sports car
Country United States United States
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 86 kW (117 PS) 115 hp 175 kW (238 PS) 235 hp Better
Power, all versions 84–98 kW (114–133 PS) 113–131 hp 175 kW (238 PS) 235 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. No data 380 Nm 280 lb-ft
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 4,195 cc · 8 cyl 4.2 l 4,949 cc · 8 cyl 4.9 l
Gearbox 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Drive Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 5,090 mm 200.4 in No data
Width 1,880 mm 74.0 in No data
Height 1,350 mm 53.1 in No data
Wheelbase 2,750 mm 108.3 in No data

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