2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 955 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 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 612 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 60 L |