1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 79 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 104 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 116 L |