1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 665 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 2001 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2001 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 59 L |