1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Sierra weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125.
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, 1970 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 125 | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 125 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
