1991 Ford Sierra vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1991 Ford Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1991 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Crown weights approximately 255 kg more than 1991 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, 1986 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Sierra. 1986 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1991 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1991 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Sierra | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Crown |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
