2004 BMW 545 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra

To start off, 2004 BMW 545 is newer by 15 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 765 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, 2004 BMW 545 (447 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.

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