1998 BMW 318 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 11 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1893 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |