1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 70 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Sierra |
Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |