1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1987 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 60 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 RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 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 RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Sierra | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2303 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |