1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 115 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
