1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 558 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. 1988 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Cuneo | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2880 mm |