1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1964 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo P 1800 (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 145 kg more than 1964 Volvo P 1800.
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, 1964 Volvo P 1800 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1964 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Sierra | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
