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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 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 300 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 (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 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. 1997 Honda Today 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. 1997 Honda Today 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 | 1769 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
