1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Sierra weights approximately 15 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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, 1977 Toyota Carina (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Sierra | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Carina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |