1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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) has 83 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 938 kg more than 1958 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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 135 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2900 mm |