1977 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 195 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Sierra |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |