1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1976 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1976 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 390 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Thunderbird (317 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1976 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
