1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 676 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, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Sierra | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |