1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
