1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, 1997 Nissan 400 R 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 2,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan 400 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 400 R weights approximately 510 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.
Because 1997 Nissan 400 R 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 Nissan 400 R 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | 400 R |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 471 Nm |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |