1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Sierra weights approximately 540 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |