2009 BMW 116 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 22 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 113 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 116 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 116 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
