2008 BMW 118 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 24 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), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 345 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |