1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 19 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 397 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
