1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 176 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
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 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
