1985 Ford Sierra vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1985 Ford Sierra and 1985 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Sierra (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Sierra weights approximately 105 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ford Sierra (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Sierra | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Celica |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
