1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Austin Maestro would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Austin Maestro (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Austin Maestro should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Because 1984 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Austin Maestro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Austin Maestro (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1983 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Maestro | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Maestro | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
