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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (113 HP @ 5300 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 390 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (180 Nm @ 3000 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 | 2294 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |