1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 90 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, 1982 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1982 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |