1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Sierra weights approximately 130 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1988 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Sierra | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |