1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1985 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1985 Alpine V6 and 1985 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Ford Sierra. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Sierra weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Sierra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1985 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
