1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 9 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 791 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1998 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sierra | S |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |