BMW M3 vs Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
| Category | BMW M3 (E30) | Sierra RS Cosworth |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.3 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 204 / 201 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 240 / 177 | 270 / 199 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1261 / 2780 | 1240 / 2734 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 159 / 156 | 164 / 162 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E30) | Sierra RS Cosworth |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.5 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.9 s | 18.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 30.5 s | 37.7 s |
| 1000 m | 27.2 s | 27.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 7.7 s | 7.8 s |
| 60 - 120 kph (4) | 11.8 s | 9.2 s |
| 60 - 120 kph (5) | 16.3 s | 14.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 26.1 s | 31.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.8 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.5 s | 15.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 78.9 mph | 10.5 s @ 80.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.0 s | 14.2 s @ 98.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.3 s @ 115.6 mph | 26.6 s @ 115.6 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E30) | Sierra RS Cosworth |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 242 kph (150 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.48 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.6 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 12.2 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E30) | Sierra RS Cosworth |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 97 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
Sierra RS Cosworth is the fastest by a small margin.
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