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 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 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 685 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 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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 | 3795 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
