1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1980 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 163 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1980 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
