1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 930 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Sierra | 930 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |