1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 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), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 317 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 1992 Ford Falcon 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. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
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 | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |