1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 320 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Charger | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
