1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 14 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S2000 weights approximately 60 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, 1998 Honda S2000 (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Sierra | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
