1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 42 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (191 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Caimano | Sierra |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |