1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 106 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Sierra | Firenza |
Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |