1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2007 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
