1985 Ford Sierra vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 21 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Sierra (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 505 kg more than 1985 Ford Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Sierra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Sierra | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sierra | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
