2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 783 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-450 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 60 L |
