1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 545 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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 (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |
