1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2760 mm |