1973 Fiat 850 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 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2500 mm |