1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 3 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1987 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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
