1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2011 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 24 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 2011 Nissan Titan 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. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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