1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1971 Renault 17
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 17 would be higher. At 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 17 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 17 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 17 weights approximately 85 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.
Because 1984 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Renault 17, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault 17 (133 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1971 Renault 17 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Sierra | 17 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |