1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel 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 2,823 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 60 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 (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Laurel |
Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |