1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 265 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Sierra | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1380 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |