2005 BMW 520 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 16 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 660 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, 2005 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 520 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |