1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 330 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1985 Porsche 928 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. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Sierra | 928 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
