1985 Ford Sierra vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Ford Sierra. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1985 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Sierra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Sierra | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Sierra | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
