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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 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 365 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 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 | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |