1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 19 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 260 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige.
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, 2003 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Exige |
Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
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 | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |