1987 BMW 320 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 17 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
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 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 320 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |