1989 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 374 kg more than 1986 Ford Sierra.
Because 1986 Ford Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra 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, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Fleetwood | Sierra |
Year Released | 1989 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4467 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |