1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. (75 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 73 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 (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sierra | 200 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |