2000 BMW 328 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2000 BMW 328 is newer by 16 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 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 328 (192 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 328 weights approximately 548 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, 2000 BMW 328 (279 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 328 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2801 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 119 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |