1988 Ford Sierra vs. 2006 Koenigsegg CCR
To start off, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR is newer by 18 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Koenigsegg CCR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR (816 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 742 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Koenigsegg CCR weights approximately 170 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, 2006 Koenigsegg CCR (920 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 798 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Koenigsegg CCR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Sierra | 2006 Koenigsegg CCR | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Sierra | CCR |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 816 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 920 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2659 mm |
