1971 Fiat 850 vs. 2005 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2005 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 34 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 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2730 mm |