1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 12 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 167 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2210 mm |
