1978 BMW 628 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 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, 1978 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 628 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |