1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1992 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 28 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 1992 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 2620 mm |
