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They are basically the same. Four terminals: Stator, Alternator, Field and Ignition.

And, that is how they are connected to the car.

Brent, I have no luck in attaching pictures, but if you look in my gallery, there is a FOrd diagram of the connections to a T'bird.

The Stator is a feedback line and does not need to be connected ( at least on my car is doesn't ) the A or Alternator line should be connected to the alternator, not the ignition ( some systems have a diode or two that causes problems). Look at your second drawing, A is connected to the alternator. The F or field line MUST be connected as it excites the alternator to increase or decrease voltage output. The I or ignition is connected to ignition as you have in your diagram with the light.

There are alternators that need the Stator connected, the last one I saw was a 1963 falcon.

I hope this helps.