1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Supra weights approximately 187 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Supra (197 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm). This means 1982 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Supra 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 | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Supra |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
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 | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |