1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 276 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Ford Sierra 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Ford Toyota
Model Sierra Condor
Year Released 1987 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2303 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 66 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1446 kg
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2670 mm


 

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