1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 27 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2011 BMW 530 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. 2011 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Sierra | 530 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |