2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS 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 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 583 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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 Cadillac CTS (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac CTS | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | CTS | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3175 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |