1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1987 Ford Festiva were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 275 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Festiva |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2300 mm |