1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1992 Infiniti J30
To start off, 1992 Infiniti J30 is newer by 8 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Infiniti J30 (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 486 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, 1992 Infiniti J30 (261 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Infiniti J30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1992 Infiniti J30 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Sierra | J30 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
