1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1978 Renault Alpine

To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault Alpine (148 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1978 Renault Alpine 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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