1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 123 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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 Toyota Supra (358 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Supra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
