1974 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1974 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 315 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (238 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat Campagnola. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat Campagnola | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Campagnola | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
