1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 40 kg more than 1973 Fiat 130.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Thunderbird | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Thunderbird | 130 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
