1954 Buick 40 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1987 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2540 mm |
