1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 105 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 Toyota Carina, 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 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Carina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |