1975 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. Both 1975 Ford Escort and 1989 Ford Sierra are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Sierra |
Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |