1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT
To start off, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is newer by 17 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 425 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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Sierra | 3200 GT |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
