1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1987 Alpine V6 and 1987 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alpine V6 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
