1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 297 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Sierra | Commodore |
Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |