1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1987 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 928 weights approximately 325 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1987 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Sierra | 928 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
