1987 Ford Taurus vs. 1984 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1987 Ford Taurus 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Taurus (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Taurus weights approximately 430 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Taurus (292 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.

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