1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 570 kg more than 1957 Seat 600. 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 Ford Sierra (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Sierra | 600 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |