1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (90 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 675 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 Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1960 mm |