1994 BMW M5 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 10 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 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 671 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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1994 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1994 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M5 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3793 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |