2004 BMW 318 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 17 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 263 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, 2004 BMW 318 (355 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 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 | 202 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
