1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1996 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1996 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 715 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1200 | 1996 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1200 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2880 mm |