1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Sierra | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2970 mm |