1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1455 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2011 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Armada |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |