2009 BMW 330 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 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 180 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1989 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1597 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 122 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |