1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 517 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Sierra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 437 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |