1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 257 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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 (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Escort |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
