1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 562 kg more than 1989 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 355 Spider | Sierra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 60 L |