1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1974 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1974 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 123 kg more than 1974 Humber Sceptre. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1974 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Sierra | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |