1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 322 kg more than 1989 Skoda L. 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 (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1989 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Sierra | L |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
