1992 Ford Sierra vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 17 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 621 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, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Sierra | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Sierra | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |
