1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1977 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1977 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 265 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800.
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. 1977 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1800 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1977 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |