1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 18 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 25 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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 (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Ranger |
Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1275 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2990 mm |