1990 Ford Sierra vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1990 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra. 2007 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Sierra | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Sierra | 307 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
