1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 108 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus. 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
