1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Sierra weights approximately 34 kg more than 1971 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, 1986 Ford Sierra (143 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Sierra |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 143 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |