1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 4 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1993 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Sierra | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 349 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 340 mm |
