1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 461 kg more than 1989 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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | El Camino | Sierra |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5013 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2620 mm |