1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 65 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Soarer has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
