1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Thunderbird | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Hudson |
| Model | Thunderbird | Italia Coupe |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
