1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2006 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Kyron 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 673 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, 2006 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 2006 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Sierra | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
