1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1994 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 5 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (216 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 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. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Sierra | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 81 L |