1995 BMW 316 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1995 BMW 316 is newer by 8 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 316 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1987 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, 1995 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 316 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |