2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 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 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Chrysler 300 (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2007 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chrysler 300 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 300 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 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 Length | 5010 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |