2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 18 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 150 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, 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 (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |