2001 BMW M vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 199 kg more than 1993 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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M | Sierra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |