1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 644 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 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |