1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1987 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (211 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 90 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 79.4 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 116 L |