2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 18 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 510 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Sierra |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |