1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 605 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Caterham 1700 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 1700 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |