1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1981 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 840 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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. 1981 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |