1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL 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 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 115 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Sierra (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1999 Mahindra CL has manual transmission. 1999 Mahindra CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
Make | Ford | Mahindra |
Model | Sierra | CL |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2040 mm |