1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 102 kg more than 1989 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Capri |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |