2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 680 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 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 550 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |