1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 74 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Sierra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |