1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 560 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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sierra | 300 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |