2008 BMW 550 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 453 kg more than 1987 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 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |