1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H

To start off, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 485 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.

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, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Ford Sierra 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
Make Ford SsangYong
Model Sierra Chairman H
Year Released 1987 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 2295 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 213 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1090 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2910 mm


 

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