1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 340 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1989 Nissan Laurel 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. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Laurel |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |