1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 20 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Sierra | 505 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
