1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 340 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1980 Holden Commodore 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. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Sierra | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
