1990 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 22 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1657 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra. 2012 Cadillac Escalade 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. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Sierra | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Sierra | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2946 mm |
