1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 10 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 430 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1997 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Sierra | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
