1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 320 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 (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130. 1976 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Sierra | 130 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |