1962 Fiat 1300 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 210 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1300. 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1300 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
