1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 340 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Scarabeo | Sierra |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |