1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 26 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 510 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Sierra | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |