1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1989 Maserati 430
To start off, 1989 Maserati 430 is newer by 2 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 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 430 (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 430 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati 430 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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, 1989 Maserati 430 (375 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1989 Maserati 430 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Sierra | 430 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |