1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 220 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, 1977 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Maverick |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |