1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1967 Porsche 912
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 263 kg more than 1967 Porsche 912.
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 Sierra (140 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1967 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Sierra | 912 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
