1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 966 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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 (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1971 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1971 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 595 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 595 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |
