1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 80 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler Charger | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Charger | Sierra |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4342 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |