1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 218 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Mustang |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |