1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 238 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |