1966 Fiat OT vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 693 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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 (252 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat OT | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | OT | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 252 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1448 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |