1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 592 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Sierra | Korando |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
