1959 Fiat 1800 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 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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 (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1800 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
