1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 178 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |