1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 1998 Kia Joice 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Joice (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Joice weights approximately 415 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 1984 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1998 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Sierra | Joice |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
