1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, both 1984 Ford Sierra and 1984 Renault R5 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 475 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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 (140 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1984 Renault R5 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Sierra | R5 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1527 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 76 Nm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |