1979 BMW 735 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 735 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 735 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
