1989 BMW 850 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 5 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 215 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |