1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1989 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Sierra | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |