1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1986 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1986 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Sierra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4311 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |