1983 BMW 725 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 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 725 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, 1983 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 725 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 725 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |