1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 9 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 615 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Sierra | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2880 mm |
