1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1985 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1985 Opel Corsa 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 200 kg more than 1985 Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa, 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1985 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Sierra | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
