1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 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 268 kg more than 1968 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 | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Sierra | Elan |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
