1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 911 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1993 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Sierra | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Sierra | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
