1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1991 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1991 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 4 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 65 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, 1991 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1991 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Sierra | Carlton |
Year Released | 1987 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |