1985 Dodge Daytona vs. 1985 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1985 Dodge Daytona and 1985 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Sierra (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Daytona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Daytona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Sierra weights approximately 65 kg more than 1985 Dodge Daytona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ford Sierra (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Daytona. (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Daytona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Daytona | 1985 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Daytona | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
