1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 77 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1995 Renault Laguna, 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 (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Sierra | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
