1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 2,141 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Fregate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 103 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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 (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Sierra | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
