1992 Ford Sierra vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 18 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 16 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Sierra | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3240 mm |