1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Holden Torana
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 Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Torana (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 115 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana.
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 (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1976 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Sierra | Torana |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |