1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2011 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Actyon 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Actyon (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 806 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.
Because 2011 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Actyon will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2011 SsangYong Actyon 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 SsangYong Actyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Sierra | 2011 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Sierra | Actyon |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |