1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 5 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 188 kg more than 1987 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 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:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1448 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |