1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 116 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 116 L |
