1986 Ford Sierra vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Sierra weights approximately 168 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1986 Ford Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Ford Sierra (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Sierra | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Corolla |
Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 60 L |