1970 Audi 100 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 113 kg more than 1970 Audi 100.
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, 1970 Audi 100 (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Audi 100 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | 100 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1871 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |