1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 125 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Celica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |