1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair 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. Both 1989 Ford Sierra and 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 272 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Because 1989 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair 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 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sierra | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
