1975 BMW 520 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1987 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, 1975 BMW 520 (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |