1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird 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 5,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 542 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (454 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Sierra | Firebird |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 454 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |