1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2003 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 14 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 126 kg more than 2003 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 2003 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Sierra | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
