1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1992 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 70 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1992 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |