1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1992 Volvo 245
To start off, 1992 Volvo 245 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 245 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 245 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 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1992 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Sierra | 245 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |