1984 Ford Mustang vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Mustang weights approximately 171 kg more than 1986 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 Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Mustang | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Sierra |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |