1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1993 Ford Sierra.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Sierra | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sierra | 190 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |