A new head-to-head comparison

"KatzManDu" (KatzManDu) 01/26/2016 at 04:19 • Filed to: None

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Why hasn’t anyone done a true head-to-head comparison of an R32 skyline with a similar-era Ford Sierra Cosworth.

Both were turbo 2.5L inline sixes. Right? And I think you could get both in 2 door, 4 door or FR or AWD configurations.

Hoccy > KatzManDu 01/26/2016 at 04:31

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The Cosworth only had a 4-cylinder 2.0 Turbo, but you’re right about everything else. It’s an interesting comparison, as far as I know they never raced each other in any series?

Kat Callahan > KatzManDu 01/26/2016 at 04:36

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Just watched the 1992 Top Gear on the Cossy. Very interesting.

KatzManDu > Kat Callahan 01/26/2016 at 04:42

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Similar physical size, similar horsepower & specs. Designed to go fast on a reasonable budget. Seats four/five. Both had AD varients (Sierra XR4x4.)

I live in Europe. It shouldn’t be too hard to find two owners of these cars and a Stig-alike to take them around Spa.

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > KatzManDu 01/26/2016 at 04:44

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On paper, they are pretty close (warning, this site might kill off your productivity):
http://www.zeperfs.com/en/duel1197-42…

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > Hoccy 01/26/2016 at 04:46

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Sierra (2WD) vs GTR happened for a few years in Australian Touring Cars. I don’t know of any Sapphire (4wd saloon version of the Sierra) vs GTR match ups though - the Sapphire was more of a rally weapon than a track one.

KatzManDu > Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction 01/26/2016 at 04:48

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Good thing I didn’t have much to do today :D

Excellent find!

CodyVella > KatzManDu 01/26/2016 at 05:00

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There’s always this...

Hoccy > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 01/26/2016 at 05:05

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Of course, should’ve thought they met in Aussie racing. The 4wd Cosworth was made for rallying, mainly because the 2WD Cosworth was a lot slower than the Lancia Delta Integrale and the Toyota Celica on loose surfaces, and the XR4x4 was too heavy and lacking power.

GhostZ > KatzManDu 01/26/2016 at 05:19

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Probably because while they’re similar on paper, the skyline made at least 50% more power, had much higher production numbers, and came with electronic torque split differentials.

I don’t even know if you could get a Sierra RS Cosworth 2-door in AWD form (I know the 4x4 was 4 doors) and if so it was an exceptionally rare one compared to the ~40,000 R32s that were sold.

Dusty Ventures > Kat Callahan 01/26/2016 at 12:08

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Ooh. Is that on YouTube?