1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 450 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.
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, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1969 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 3-Litre | Sierra |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |