1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Biscayne | Sierra |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2620 mm |