1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Fiero 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 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Fiero (140 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 118 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 Pontiac Fiero (220 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1985 Pontiac Fiero 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. 1985 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1985 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Sierra | Fiero |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 73.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |