1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2011 Ford F-350

To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 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 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2011 Ford F-350 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 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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