1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 536 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1982 Ford Thunderbird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |