1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 290 kg more than 1997 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Sierra | 4 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |