2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 18 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 523 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Five Hundred | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2540 mm |
