1971 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior 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 107 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 34 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Junior | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1971 | 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 | 86 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |