1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 9 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 91 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Sierra |
Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |