1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 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 2,615 cc, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 172 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 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1992 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Sierra | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2615 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |