1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 445 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 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2610 mm |
