1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1990 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Sierra weights approximately 540 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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, 1990 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 1990 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |