1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Sierra weights approximately 444 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1986 Ford Sierra (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |