1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2012 BMW 535 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 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Sierra | 535 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2968 mm |