1985 Fiat Croma vs. 1987 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Croma. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 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 1987 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Croma, 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (142 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Croma. (127 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Croma.

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