1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 19 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 (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 368 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 (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1397 cc |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2310 mm |
