1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 44 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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 Fiat 124 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
