1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 468 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 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2012 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Falcon |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2838 mm |