1990 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1276 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SSC Tuatara weights approximately 237 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 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 920 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Sierra | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
Make | Ford | SSC |
Model | Sierra | Tuatara |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 6932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 1350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 1042 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1991 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1092 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2667 mm |