1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1993 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 Mazda 929 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Sierra | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Sierra | 929 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |