1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 65 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Sierra |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |