2009 BMW 125 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 25 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 350 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, 2009 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2009 BMW 125 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. 2009 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 125 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |