1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 775 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
