1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1974 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | Sierra |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |