1985 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1985 BMW 316 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 316 (86 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 125 kg more than 1985 BMW 316.
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, 1984 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 316 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |