1979 BMW 628 vs. 1992 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 628 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1992 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, 1979 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 628 | 1992 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |