2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger 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 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 8 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.
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 Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |