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 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 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 500 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 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 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 | 1294 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |