1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra

To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra 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. Both 1984 Ford Sierra and 2007 Seat Alhambra are equipped with a 2,792 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 520 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.

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, 2007 Seat Alhambra, 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, 2007 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2007 Seat Alhambra 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 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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