1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (270 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1986 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 536 kg more than 1986 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Sierra |
Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |