1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1987 Renault 5 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 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 4 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Sierra | 5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
