1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 70 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Spider (170 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
