1990 Ford Sierra vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 427 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra. 2009 Nissan Armada 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. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Sierra | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Armada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3140 mm |
