1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 25 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 1073 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Accord |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |