1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1998 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Toyota Century 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Century weights approximately 680 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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. 1998 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1998 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Century |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |