1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 375 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Sierra | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Sierra | 911 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |
