1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 2 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 649 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Avanti Avanti | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Sierra |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2620 mm |