1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 24 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 385 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 (220 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Sierra |
Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |