1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Sierra weights approximately 425 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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, 1988 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
