2001 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 17 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |