1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1990 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Sierra weights approximately 55 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600.
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, 1961 Abarth 1600 (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1990 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
