1993 BMW 316 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 633 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 316 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
