1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 271 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1972 Ford Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Mustang |
Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |