1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider 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. Both 1989 Ford Sierra and 1997 Renault Spider are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Spider (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 138 kg more than 1997 Renault Spider.
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 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Sierra | Spider |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
