1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 140 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 Toyota Celica (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Celica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1180 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 |