1973 BMW 525 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 200 kg more 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |