1993 Ford Sierra vs. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 540 kg more than 1993 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, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Ford Sierra 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Ford Jeep
Model Sierra Grand Cherokee
Year Released 1993 2001
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 3960 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 118 HP 195 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 312 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 98.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 86.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 8.7:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1176 kg 1716 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2700 mm


 

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