1991 Ford Sierra vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1991 Ford Sierra is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1991 Ford Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Ford Sierra (152 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Sierra | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Sierra | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
