1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1992 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1992 Nissan Pintara 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 32 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, 1992 Nissan Pintara, 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pintara. 1992 Nissan Pintara 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 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1992 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Pintara |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |