1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Sierra weights approximately 159 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
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, 1970 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Sierra | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Escort |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |