2002 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 18 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1984 Ford Sierra (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
