2004 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Tracker weights approximately 303 kg more than 1988 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, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Tracker | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tracker | Sierra |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2620 mm |