1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Sierra weights approximately 45 kg more than 1987 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Sierra | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | Santana |
Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |