1992 Ford Sierra vs. 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 10 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 581 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 165 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, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Sierra | 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Sierra | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2659 mm |
