1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1991 Toyota Supra is newer by 7 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), 1991 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Supra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 377 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, 1991 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1991 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 | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Supra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
