1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 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 2,478 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 924 weights approximately 102 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 Porsche 924 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Sierra | 924 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |