1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fiat 1500 (109 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
