1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 17 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 923 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Sierra | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
