1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 13 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 920 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.
Because 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 2000 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Sierra | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
