1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 364 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ford Thunderbird | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Thunderbird | 2600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |