1989 Audi Coupe vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1989 Audi Coupe and 1989 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1989 Audi Coupe. (111 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi Coupe weights approximately 2 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Because 1989 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi Coupe. (173 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi Coupe | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
