1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 590 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
