1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1970 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 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 340 kg more than 1970 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 | 1970 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Elan |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 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 | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |