1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1998 Nissan Crew 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Crew (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Crew weights approximately 200 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 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Crew |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |