1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1999 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1999 Opel Speedster is newer by 12 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1999 Opel Speedster. (147 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 262 kg more than 1999 Opel Speedster. 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Speedster. (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1999 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Sierra | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
