1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Nissan President 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 742 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1996 Nissan President 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. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1996 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | President |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3040 mm |