1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 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 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 65 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Sierra | 505 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |