1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 14 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (244 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (180 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Sierra | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
