1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1984 Ford Sierra and 1984 Nissan Laurel 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 12 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 45 kg more than 1984 Nissan Laurel. 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 Sierra (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Laurel. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Laurel |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |