1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 195 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 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Sierra | Roadster |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2352 mm |