1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 636 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 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
