1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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 Mercedes-Benz S (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sierra | S |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |