1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1985 Ford Granada

To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. Both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1985 Ford Granada are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 155 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 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Ford Sierra 1985 Ford Granada
Make Ford Ford
Model Sierra Granada
Year Released 1987 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1145 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2780 mm


 

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