1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2002 Honda Z
To start off, 2002 Honda Z is newer by 18 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z. 2002 Honda Z 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. 2002 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2002 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Sierra | Z |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
