1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1987 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 465 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 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1987 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Sierra | Continental |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
