1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine.
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, 1975 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Sierra | 1975 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Sierra | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
