1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1997 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 8 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, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 208 kg more than 1997 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1997 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Sierra | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |