1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 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, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 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 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Sierra | Ultimate 112 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |