1951 BMW 340 vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 BMW 340 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 BMW 340 | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 340 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2620 mm |