1985 Ford Sierra vs. 2005 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2005 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Ford Sierra. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 589 kg more than 1985 Ford Sierra. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Ipsum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Sierra | 2005 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
