1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 18 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 687 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Ranger |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.8:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |