1985 Ford Sierra vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, both 1985 Ford Sierra and 1985 Maserati 420 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 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1985 Ford Sierra. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Sierra weights approximately 23 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Sierra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Sierra | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Sierra | 420 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
