1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 275 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, 1984 Toyota Model F (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Model F |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2240 mm |
