1979 BMW 735 vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1993 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 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 735 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 735 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
