1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 176 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3240 mm |