2007 BMW 118 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 23 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 190 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, 2007 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |