1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 20 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 106 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |