1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 13 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 405 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1997 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Today |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |