1989 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 534 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 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Crown Victoria | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sierra |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |