1991 Ford Sierra vs. 1991 Saab 9000
To start off, both 1991 Ford Sierra and 1991 Saab 9000 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Saab 9000 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1991 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Saab 9000 weights approximately 419 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.
Because 1991 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Saab 9000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Saab 9000 (212 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1991 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Sierra | 1991 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Ford | Saab |
| Model | Sierra | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
