1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. Both 1993 Ford Sierra and 1976 Nissan Bluebird are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 5 kg more than 1993 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, both vehicles can yield 167 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Sierra | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
