2009 BMW 125 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 119 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 125 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |