1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1984 Ford Sierra and 1984 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 263 kg more than 1984 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Sierra (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1984 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Sierra | 323 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
