1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 900 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 45 L |
