1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito 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 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 980 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sierra | Vito |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |