1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1989 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sierra | 220 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
