1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2010 Holden Calais

To start off, 2010 Holden Calais is newer by 21 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Holden Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Calais (344 HP) has 219 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Calais 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, 2010 Holden Calais (530 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm). This means 2010 Holden Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 2010 Holden Calais 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. 2010 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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