1985 AC Cobra vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 1 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 5 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra.
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, 1985 AC Cobra (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |
