1982 Fiat Abarth vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat Abarth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat Abarth would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat Abarth (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Abarth should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 30 kg more than 1982 Fiat Abarth.
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, 1982 Fiat Abarth (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Abarth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat Abarth | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Abarth | Sierra |
Year Released | 1982 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |