1985 Citroen Mehari vs. 1985 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1985 Citroen Mehari and 1985 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Sierra (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Sierra weights approximately 650 kg more than 1985 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ford Sierra (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Mehari | 1985 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Mehari | Sierra |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |