1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1963 Pontiac Tempest

To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Pontiac Tempest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Pontiac Tempest would be higher. At 6,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Pontiac Tempest (295 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 295 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 1963 Pontiac Tempest has manual transmission. 1963 Pontiac Tempest 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.

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