1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 5 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 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. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sierra | 420 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |