1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1984 Ford Sierra and 1984 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 590 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 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Ford Fairlane 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 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1984 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |