Series II 3800 vs. Ford 3.8

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Nov 3, 2003 | 10:42 PM

Sol

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Series II 3800 vs. Ford 3.8

I don't know if this has been brought up in the past, but I was wondering about it.

How does a Ford 3.8 compare to a Series II 3800 NA?

I've heard the torque numbers are a lot higher for the Ford engine, but it'* hard to believe that it is quicker.

Nov 3, 2003 | 10:44 PM

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Well my mom'* T-bird 3.8 is not as fast as mine. I've driven hers and I HATE how it shifts and accelerates. It'* very sluggish off the line too. I don't even know the hp, but I know I wouldn't want to own one.

Nov 3, 2003 | 10:47 PM

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Its not a bad engine, but its not anything compared to the 3800..hard nosed facts...not sure....anyone?

Nov 3, 2003 | 10:53 PM

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I don't know much about it either, but I THINK the hp on my mom'* 96 T-bird 3.8 is less or equal to mine, stock....someone correct me if I'm wrong. I've always wanted to know the #'* on her car.

Nov 3, 2003 | 11:02 PM

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i've nailed 3 96-98 V-6 mustangs in the past week or two, two of them were sticks too, they are crap. i believe the numbers are around 160 HP@4000 RPM and 215 ft-lbs@3200 RPM, that'* just from memory but it'* pretty close