1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1995 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman is newer by 11 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Statesman (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Statesman weights approximately 570 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, 1995 Holden Statesman (396 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1995 Holden Statesman 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. 1995 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1995 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Sierra | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
