1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 7 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda NSX weights approximately 355 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, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1996 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Sierra | NSX |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |
