1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 75 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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, 1973 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 2303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |