1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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 Tundra (427 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2001 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Tundra |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |