1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 3 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 228 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Sierra | 928 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |