1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E 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 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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 Mercedes-Benz E (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sierra | E |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
