1995 Fiat 126 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1995 Fiat 126 is newer by 11 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1995 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 395 kg more than 1995 Fiat 126. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Fiat 126 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 704 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 25 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |