1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 20 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 34 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130. 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Thunderbird | 130 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
