1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1999 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1999 Venturi Atlantique 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 320 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 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1999 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Sierra | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
