1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 924 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1984 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Sierra | 924 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |