1988 BMW 524 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 1 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 105 kg more 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 524 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
