1986 Ford Sierra vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 450 kg more than 1986 Ford Sierra.
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, 1986 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Sierra | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Sierra | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
