1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1984 Ford Sierra and 1984 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 398 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 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Sierra | Corvette |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |