2008 BMW 550 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 532 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 2008 BMW 550 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 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |