1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 11 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 587 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham 21 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 21 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |