2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1995 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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