2007 BMW 130 vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra.
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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
