1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 85 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Sierra (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Sierra | 914 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
