1991 BMW 518 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 7 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 35 kg more than 1991 BMW 518.
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, 1991 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 518 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |