1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Sierra | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
