1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2004 MCC Smart
To start off, 2004 MCC Smart is newer by 20 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 MCC Smart (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 MCC Smart.
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 (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2004 MCC Smart | |
Make | Ford | MCC |
Model | Sierra | Smart |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |