1993 Ford Sierra vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 835 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, 2011 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra. 2011 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Sierra | 2011 BMW 740 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Sierra | 740 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |