1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (193 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza 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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2001 Toyota Altezza has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Altezza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Altezza |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |