1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 626 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2880 mm |