1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Sierra | 164 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |