1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 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 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 630 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
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 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 665 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Sierra | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 7728 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |