1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 702 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 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2010 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2010 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Sierra | IS |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4633 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |