1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 331 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Condor |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1459 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
