1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2008 Honda Stream
To start off, 2008 Honda Stream is newer by 24 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Stream (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Stream weights approximately 435 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, 2008 Honda Stream, 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, 2008 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2008 Honda Stream 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. 2008 Honda Stream will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2008 Honda Stream | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Sierra | Stream |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
