1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Skoda L would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 360 kg more than 1985 Skoda L. 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Sierra | L |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
