1991 Ford Sierra vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1991 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 500 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Sierra. 1998 Ford Falcon 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. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Sierra | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Falcon |
Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |