1976 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1976 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Thunderbird | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Thunderbird | 130 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
