1977 Fiat 131 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 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 175 kg more than 1977 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 131 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |