1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 28 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1545 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, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 895 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne 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. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Sierra | 2012 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Sierra | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 1018 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1521 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3266 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |