1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-01 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Sierra | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Sierra | RX-01 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |