1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 426 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 Stradale | Sierra |
Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 195 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 | 702 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 60 L |