1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II is newer by 11 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 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 605 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, 2000 Toyota Mark II (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 2000 Toyota Mark II 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. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
