1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1999 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1999 Nissan Pickup is newer by 7 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 435 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, 1999 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Sierra | 1999 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2960 mm |
