1990 Ford Sierra vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 385 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Sierra | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Sierra | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2355 mm |
