1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph TR7 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 25 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR7.
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 Triumph TR7 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1976 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Sierra | TR7 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |