1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 70 kg more than 1992 Ford Sierra.
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, 1981 Holden Commodore (141 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Sierra | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Sierra | Commodore |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |