1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster

To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster 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 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 195 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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.

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