1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 81 kg more than 1970 Fiat 130. 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130. 1988 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 130 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |