1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Toyota Celica (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Sierra | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Celica |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 107 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 | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |