1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Nissan 240 C
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan 240 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan 240 C would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan 240 C weights approximately 145 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan 240 C has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan 240 C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1976 Nissan 240 C | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | 240 C |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
