2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1990 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 900 kg more than 1990 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1990 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Vanquish | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
