1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 12 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Cortina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |