1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 467 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2930 mm |