2009 BMW 330 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (204 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 277 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |