1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 420 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Sierra | 928 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2303 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1590 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 |