1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1995 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1995 Toyota Starlet 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Starlet (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 124 kg more than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ford Sierra (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1995 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
