1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 12 kg more than 1984 Volvo 360. 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 Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Sierra | 360 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
