1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2005 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2005 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 42 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 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1112 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 2005 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2005 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
