1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 433 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, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1983 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2910 mm |
