1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1992 Vauxhall Nova

To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Nova 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 480 kg more than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Nova, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. (80 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Nova.

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