1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 636 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 Thunderbird (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1988 Ford Thunderbird 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. 1988 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |