1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1987 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 944 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 944 weights approximately 255 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 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 944 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 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Sierra | 944 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
