1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 616 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
