1991 BMW 518 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 4 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 518 weights approximately 105 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, 1991 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 518 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |