1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 15 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 420 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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1999 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | NSX |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |