1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1991 TVR Griffith 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 TVR Griffith (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 TVR Griffith weights approximately 20 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 TVR Griffith (388 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1991 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Sierra | Griffith |
Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |