1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 375 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 155 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 | 820 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
