2006 BMW 645 vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1993 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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra. 2006 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 645 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 645 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |