1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 24 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1521 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Sierra | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 2649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5842 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
