1969 Fiat 600 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 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 365 kg more than 1969 Fiat 600. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
