1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 68 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130.
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 (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
