1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel GT (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 1970 Opel GT (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Sierra | GT |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |