1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Sierra | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Sierra | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
