1976 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1969 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1976 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1976 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat Campagnola.
Because 1976 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat Campagnola. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat Campagnola. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat Campagnola | 1969 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Campagnola | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7029 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 91 L |