1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 415 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 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2620 mm |
