2008 BMW 335 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 19 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 504 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, 2008 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 2008 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |