1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 205 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
