1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1984 Ford Sierra and 1984 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 15 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica. 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 (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica. 1984 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Celica |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
