1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 Mazda 818.
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, 1984 Ford Sierra (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Sierra | 818 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |
