1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 20 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 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 407 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Sierra | 407 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
