1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Starlet 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. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 419 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet.
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 1978 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Starlet 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 | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 993 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
