1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 Fiat 133. 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2620 mm |
