1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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 (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Sierra | 44 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |