1983 BMW 628 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 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 628 weights approximately 355 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, 1983 BMW 628 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 628 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
