2009 BMW 730 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 855 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 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2009 BMW 730 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 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2620 mm |