1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. Both 1981 Fiat Ritmo and 1987 Ford Sierra are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
Because 1987 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ritmo | Sierra |
Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |