1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1987 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 429 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Because 1987 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 1987 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 164 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 116 L |
