1971 Fiat Dino 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 Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 210 kg more than 1971 Fiat Dino.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat Dino | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |