1972 Fiat 132 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 132 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1972 Fiat 132 (145 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1972 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 132 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 116 L |