1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, 1988 Volvo 245 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster 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, 1988 Volvo 245 (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Sierra | 245 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |