1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore 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 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 35 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Sierra | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
