1944 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C 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 45 more horse power than 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 313 kg more than 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 6C | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
