1991 Ford Sierra vs. 1991 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 1991 Ford Sierra and 1991 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Terrano (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1991 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 610 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Nissan Terrano (244 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Sierra. (152 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Sierra | 1991 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
