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 1,593 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 @ 4800 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 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 | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
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 | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |