1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 250 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | Sierra |
Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |