1987 BMW 324 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1987 BMW 324 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 170 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 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 324 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 324 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |