1946 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 272 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Sierra |
Year Released | 1946 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |