1970 Checker Aerobus 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 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1365 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, 1970 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1970 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Checker Aerobus | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Checker | Ford |
Model | Aerobus | Sierra |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2610 mm |