1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 32 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 253 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Sierra |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2530 mm |