1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Sierra | ForFour |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |