1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 550 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |