1977 Alpine A 442 vs. 1955 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 442 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1955 Ford Thunderbird. (223 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 770 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 442.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 442 | 1955 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 442 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1510 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2600 mm |