1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Maserati 228
To start off, both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1987 Maserati 228 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Maserati 228 weights approximately 210 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, 1987 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1987 Maserati 228 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Sierra | 228 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |