1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 290 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E (160 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1975 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sierra | E |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
