1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1983 BMW 325

To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 45 kg more than 1983 BMW 325.

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, 1983 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1983 BMW 325 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. 1983 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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