1979 BMW 725 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1979 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 725 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 725 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |