1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Sierra weights approximately 350 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Sierra | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Corolla |
Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |