1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Biscayne | Sierra |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2620 mm |