1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1990 Fiat Uno is newer by 6 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 210 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (108 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Uno | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Uno | Sierra |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |