1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2001 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall VX220.
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 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2001 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sierra | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
