1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 TVR Tasmin
To start off, both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1987 TVR Tasmin were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 TVR Tasmin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR Tasmin (196 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR Tasmin should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 25 kg more than 1987 TVR Tasmin.
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 TVR Tasmin (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 TVR Tasmin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1987 TVR Tasmin | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Sierra | Tasmin |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2390 mm |