1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 420 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 Toyota Cresta (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1996 Toyota Cresta 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 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Cresta |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |