1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 428 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Sierra | Commodore |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |