1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2010 BMW 650
To start off, 2010 BMW 650 is newer by 26 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 650 weights approximately 900 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, 2010 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2010 BMW 650 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. 2010 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2010 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Sierra | 650 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
