1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 155 kg more than 1988 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 (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Sierra | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Sierra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |