1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 940 weights approximately 124 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) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (157 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Sierra | 940 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
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 | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |