1992 BMW 520 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 5 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 318 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, 1992 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 520 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
