1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1997 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1997 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 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 87 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2880 mm |