1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1987 Volvo 760 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Sierra | 760 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |