1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1985 Nissan Santana 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Santana weights approximately 34 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, 1985 Nissan Santana, 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, 1985 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Santana |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |