1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 3 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 50 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
