1988 BMW M3 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 4 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 256 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.
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, 1988 BMW M3 (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
