1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 252 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |