1992 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 20 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra.
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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra. 2012 BMW 530 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. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Sierra | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Sierra | 530 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2968 mm |