1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1988 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster 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, 1988 Pontiac Firebird (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Sierra | 1988 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Sierra | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
