1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 260 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 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Sierra | 930 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
