1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 5 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 55 kg more than 1989 Mazda 323. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Sierra | 323 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
