1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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 (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
