No, and even if you could it would look awful
On a 1997 Ford Thunderbird : The fuel tank is under the vehicle , ahead of the rear wheels
On a 1997 Ford Thunderbird : The odometer is in the middle of the speedometer
In a 1997 Ford Thunderbird the 3.8 liter V6 engine has a timing CHAIN
On a 1997 Ford Thunderbird ( V6 and V8 ) 68.1 liters ( 18.0 U.S. gallons )
The 1997 Thunderbird 4.6L engine has only 1 catalytic converter.
The 1997 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L engine was reported to have 205 HP.
It is in the fuel tank.
According to the 1997 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide : ( 18.0 U.S. gallons / 68.1 litres )
The 3.8 liter V6 engine has a distributor cap and rotor in a 1997 Ford Thunderbird
Unfortunately the lug pattern is different, the wheels will not interchange. You can use Thunderbird or Cougar wheels.
The regulator for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird is bolted on the back of the alternator. While the regulator can be changed separately it is more commonly changed along with the alternator.
1997 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L SFI 8cylThe Spark Plug Gap.054 (In thousandths of an inch)