1993 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 106 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mustang weights approximately 112 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1993 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Mustang | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Sierra |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |