1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1988 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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (240 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Sierra | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Sierra | 505 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
