1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2005 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 16 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster 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, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 2005 Holden Caprice 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. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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