2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 283 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
