1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 8 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 163 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1995 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | NSX |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2540 mm |