1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 198 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
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, 1984 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1984 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Sierra | Monza |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
