1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 532 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra. 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 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |