2001 BMW 320 vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 15 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1986 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, 2001 BMW 320 (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra. 2001 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 320 | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 116 L |