1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 60 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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 Toyota Celica (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Celica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |