1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 145 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 2200 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |