1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon 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 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (204 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 330 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 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Falcon | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3705 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |
