1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 195 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |