1992 Ford Sierra vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1992 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, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra. 2011 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Sierra | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Sierra | 750 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3211 mm |
