1997 AC Cobra vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 13 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 89 kg more than 1997 AC Cobra.
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, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1997 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1997 AC Cobra 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:
1997 AC Cobra | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Sierra |
Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |