1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 710 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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 (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |