1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 45 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
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 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Skyline |
Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |