1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 343 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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 (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1971 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Escort |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |
