1988 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 678 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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari 412 GT | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 412 GT | Sierra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |