1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Holden Commodore weights approximately 255 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, 1986 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1986 Holden Commodore 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. 1986 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Sierra | Commodore |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |