1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, both 1984 Ford Sierra and 1984 Volvo 740 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 400 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.
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 Volvo 740 (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Sierra | 740 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |