2007 BMW 330 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 465 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 330 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |