1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 1 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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 (216 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Mustang | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Sierra |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6385 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 216 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |