2009 BMW 120 vs. 1990 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1990 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, 2009 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1990 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
