1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Pontiac Phoenix
To start off, both 1984 Ford Sierra and 1984 Pontiac Phoenix were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Phoenix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Phoenix (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Phoenix should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Phoenix weights approximately 60 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.
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 Pontiac Phoenix, 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 Pontiac Phoenix (181 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Phoenix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Pontiac Phoenix 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 Pontiac Phoenix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Sierra | 1984 Pontiac Phoenix | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Sierra | Phoenix |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |