1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 68 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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 (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Sierra |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |