2008 BMW 523 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 344 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |