1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1980 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 190 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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. 1980 Vauxhall Royale 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 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1980 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sierra | Royale |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
