1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 280 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 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
