1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Mark II 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 12 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 24 kg more than 1993 Ford Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Sierra | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
