1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 440 kg more than 1987 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sierra |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |