1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 35 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1989 Ford Sierra (123 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Sierra |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |