1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1996 Peugeot 406

To start off, 1996 Peugeot 406 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 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 406 (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 225 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.

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, 1996 Peugeot 406, 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, 1996 Peugeot 406 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.

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