1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 337 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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
