1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 50 kg more than 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |