1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 181 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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. 1977 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Carina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |