2008 BMW 118 vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 15 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 209 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 118 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
