2004 Fiat Albea vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2004 Fiat Albea is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Albea. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Sierra weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Albea, 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, 1986 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Albea | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Albea | Sierra |
Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 116 L |