1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1988 Morgan 4. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 380 kg more than 1988 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Sierra | 4 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |