1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 214 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
