1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante vs. 1954 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1954 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Thunderbird (225 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 843 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante | 1954 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Disco Volante | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2600 mm |