1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (139 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 645 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 131 | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2880 mm |