1998 BMW 323 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (169 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1989 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, 1998 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 323 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |