1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 140 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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 (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Sierra |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |