1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1992 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1992 Ford Sierra. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1992 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 90 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
