1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1984 Ford Sierra and 1984 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Thema (148 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 35 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema.
Because 1984 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lancia Thema (240 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1984 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Sierra | Thema |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2304 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
