1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1987 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 220 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 Mazda 929 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Sierra | 929 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
