1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Proton Saloon
To start off, both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1987 Proton Saloon were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Proton Saloon. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1987 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 131 kg more than 1987 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Proton Saloon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Sierra (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Proton Saloon. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1987 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Ford | Proton |
| Model | Sierra | Saloon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2390 mm |
