1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (204 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 850 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2500 mm |
