1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 344 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Elan |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |