1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 220 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina.
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 (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Carina |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |