1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1971 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 459 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1971 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Sierra | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 81 L |
