1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 121 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Sierra | 924 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
