1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Hudson Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Hudson Commodore (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Hudson Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 541 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. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1949 Hudson Commodore has manual transmission. 1949 Hudson Commodore 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:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Hudson |
| Model | Sierra | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3160 mm |
