1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 5 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo 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. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sierra | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
