1992 BMW 530 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 BMW 530 is newer by 8 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 530 weights approximately 526 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, 1992 BMW 530 (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 530 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |