1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 1988 Fiat Tipo and 1988 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 680 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Ford Thunderbird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (98 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Tipo | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1695 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2880 mm |
