1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 23 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 369 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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 (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Sierra | Sportage |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |