1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus 340 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 295 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Lotus 340 R (198 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | 340 R |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 198 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |