1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 368 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (252 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 252 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1448 kg |