1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 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 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 485 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Sierra | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7 :1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
