1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 60 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
