1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 890 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign 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. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Sierra | Sovereign |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
