1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 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 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2012 Ford F-350 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 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | F-350 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 132 L |