1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 42 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 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 2001 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2001 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 3933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
