1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle 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 Eagle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 170 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Eagle | Sierra |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |