1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2002 Suzuki F1
To start off, 2002 Suzuki F1 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki F1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki F1 weights approximately 290 kg more 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (216 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki F1. (106 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki F1. 2002 Suzuki F1 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 Suzuki F1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2002 Suzuki F1 | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Sierra | F1 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1995 cc |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 106 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1470 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2210 mm |