1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 6 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 211 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1990 Porsche 928 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. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Sierra | 928 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |