1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 686 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
