1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1997 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1997 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 680 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. 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, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 60 L |