1959 Abarth 850 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 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 600 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 850 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |