1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 22 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 720 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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Sierra | GTO |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
