1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 425 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 750 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |