1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 3 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 50 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.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
