1987 BMW 324 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 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 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 324 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 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 | 55 L | 60 L |
