1976 Ford Capri 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 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (114 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 105 kg more than 1976 Ford Capri. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Capri | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Sierra |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |