1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is newer by 29 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 weights approximately 975 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 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. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Sierra | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Sierra | ActiveHybrid 7 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 2123 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |