1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1987 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 405. (92 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Peugeot 405 (183 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Sierra | 405 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
