1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 10 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
