1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Gemini (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 140 kg more than 1976 Holden Gemini.
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, 1976 Holden Gemini (128 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1976 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Sierra | Gemini |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |