1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1996 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1996 Honda Ballade is newer by 12 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Ballade (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Ballade weights approximately 50 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.
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, 1996 Honda Ballade, 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, 1996 Honda Ballade (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1996 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Ballade |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |