2004 BMW 630 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 761 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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 2004 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 630 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |