1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 217 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 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
