1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 205 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |